Frequently Asked Questions about Baltic Shuttle bus service

Purchase, exchange and return of tickets

Bus travel

  • What is your luggage allowance?

    A passenger can take one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 5 kg into the cabin. The maximum dimensions of hand luggage are 45 × 35 × 20 cm.
    A passenger can carry one piece of hold luggage free of charge weighing up to 30 kg and maximum outer dimensions of 180 cm (length + width + height), not more than 90 cm on any side. An additional piece of luggage can be paid online at our website or to the bus driver at a rate of €10. The passenger can carry up to two extra pieces of luggage.

  • Can I bring my pet on the bus?

    Transportation of animals on our buses is allowed only for dogs and cats in a carrier. There can be up to two animals in one carrier. In this case, it is necessary to purchase a second ticket of the "Adult" category with the name of the passenger carrying the animal (seats must be nearby).

  • I missed the bus. Can I return or change my ticket?

    No. Changes to the ticket are possible at least 12 hours before the bus departure. If less than 12 hours are left before the bus departure, tickets will not be accepted for return and refund.

  • Are there toilets at the Narva ↔ Ivangorod border crossing?

    There are toilets on Peetri Plats Square in Narva, in the building of the Narva-1 border checkpoint on the Estonian side and at the exit from the checkpoint in Ivangorod.

Rules and procedures for entry into Russia and Estonia

  • What are customs rules and regulations when travelling to and from Estonia?
  • What is a migration card and where can I get it?

    All foreign citizens entering Russia must fill out a migration card. You must indicate the following information in it: first and last name, date of birth, gender, citizenship, passport number, visa number (if needed), purpose of the visit, receiving party, length of stay in Russia. A migration card is issued by a border service officer upon entry into Russia at passport control. The passenger will keep half of the migration card and will have to return it when leaving Russia. Baltic Shuttle drivers do not give away migration cards on the bus.

  • What amount of cash euros can be brought into Russia from the European Union and Estonia in particular?

    The import of euro banknotes into the Russian Federation is prohibited, except for cases of personal use by individuals. The Estonian Customs Department clarifies personal use is the amount required to pay for accommodation, food, transportation or shopping on the way to the destination is allowed. There is no official threshold for the amount for personal use; it depends on the characteristics of each individual case and the final decision on the amount allowed for transportation remains with customs officers, based on explanations about the purpose of using cash banknotes.
    In addition to the euro, the ban applies to the import of cash banknotes of all currencies of EU member states and does not apply to other currencies, such as US dollars.
    Excess cash can be exchanged at exchange points near the checkpoints in Narva for roubles or US dollars. Addresses of exchange offices in Narva near border checkpoint: Malmi St. 2 (open 24 hours), Malmi St. 6 (9:00 — 18:00), Tuleviku 6A (8:00 — 17:00, Sunday till 15:00), Pushkina St. 13.

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